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Phu Vinh

248 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine. Phone: 9077 0502

The new Phu Vinh in Sunshine is not the sister restaurant of the operation of the same name in Footscray – it’s the daughter restaurant.

The friendly woman who takes our money and asks about how we enjoyed our meal as we depart tells us the Footscray “branch” is run by her parents.

The Sunshine venture, which opened just before Christmas, shares an almost identical menu boasting of its hu tieu specialisation, has the same semi-chic decor and vibe, and is tops in terms of kid-friendliness.

We’re happy to note that even on the stroke of a Monday noon that the place is quite busy – seems like Phu Vinh Sunshine has found its place in an intense Viet environment very quickly.

The service we receive is very attentive and prices for most noodle and rice dishes $10-12.

Sunshin'e Phu Vinh is a family friendly establishment.

We keep it simple and order what I suspect are two of the most popular items on the menu.

10 thoughts on “Phu Vinh”

Hi Emelia! Short answer: It’s coming! Proviso: There’s no set timetable. He’s come a long way from, “Geez, dad, can’t we just go out for dinner?!” He’s taken a few pics, is offering up his opinions and preferences, and helping with scoping out new places to visit. I’ve suggested doing his own posts a few times, but don’t want to pressure him. A request from a visitor may help, so thanks!

The prawn cracker is my favourite part, and the unhealthy pork lard yum. Is it easy and free to park around Sunshine on weekend meal times? Footscray is closer to us but if parking is easy there we may consider going there instead when we feel like having their noodle.

Hi Wills! Sunshine is MUCH better than Footscray at weekends, but at nearby car parks rather than right outside the various restaurants. There’s parking space right outside Classic Curry, for instance, and even at busy times the carpark that services the mall usually has spaces. Both those are free of charge and just a few minutes’ walk to Phu Vinh and its neighbours.

On reflection … truth is even at Sunshine it can pretty hectic anytime around noon, especially IIRC on Saturdays. But it’s still better than Footscray. And maybe there’s parking in the surrounding streets (on the city side). There’s also underground parking at Sunshine Plaza, though only one level.

Also tried ‘that Indian place’ in the industrial estate in deer park. Mother (my regular foodie explorer) and I weren’t overly thrilled but am taking your advice that it may well have been what we ordered so will reserve judgement for a second try.